Director of Social Services - Licensed Social Worker
Cantex Health Care Centers LLC

Job Info

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Job Description
Title: Director of Social Services - Licensed Social Worker

Facility: Magnolia Manor

Zip: [ Phone number blocked ]

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Cantex. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.

Job Summary:

The overall purpose of theDirector of Social Servicesposition is to enable the facility to identify the medically related social and emotional needs of the patients/residents. This position acts to meet those needs through individual and group social services programming. This position also promotes patients\'/residents’ potential during their stay and collaborates with physician and patient in preparation for discharge.

Job Requirements
Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in social work or in human services fields.
• Licensed per the state requirements or eligible for licensure.
• Skills in communication, documentation, assessment, and social work methods and techniques.
• Has at least one year of experience in long-term care setting and/or related healthcare setting.

Essential Functions:

• Develops social histories of patients/residents, and develops a social assessment and care plan for each patient/resident which identifies medically related social and emotional problems and needs.
• Participates in interdisciplinary care plan conferences, and contributes to the development of care plans for patients/residents.
• Establishes specific social action plans and realistic goals for each patient consistent with medically related social and emotional needs.
• Designs and develops social service programs that meet medically related social and emotional needs of patients/residents and complies with regulatory guidelines.
• With the Administrator, interprets and promotes patients\'/residents’ rights and the \"Patients\' Bill of Rights\".
• Provides individual and group help for patients/residents and families at times of adjustment, crisis or particular need.
• Orients patients/residents and families to the facility environment, and assists the adjustment of both through individual and group programs.
• Completes the Social Services section (sections E & F) of the MDS
• Assists with implementation of all RCMS and in particular #13 Advanced Directives.

We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.

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